Prepare against Katerina Braeutigam
WFM · DEU · World #26,196 classical · FIDE ID 16242980
When preparing against Katerina Braeutigam, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 449 games by Katerina Braeutigam, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Katerina Braeutigam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Katerina Braeutigam before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,010 | 2,143 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,037 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,012 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 449 | 216 | 48 | 185 | 48.1% |
| As White | 219 | 109 | 22 | 88 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 230 | 107 | 26 | 97 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Katerina Braeutigam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Katerina Braeutigam's side.
First moves as White (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 74.9% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 11.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 26 | 11.9% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Bf4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Braeutigam usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 112 | 77.8% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.9% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.9% | 92.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 94.5% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Katerina Braeutigam's chess games
All 449 games by Katerina Braeutigam in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 216 wins, 48 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 8/2/12 | 36.4% |
| D00 | London System | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexandra Shvedova | 2,279 | Mitropa Cup w | A45 |
| Apr 2025 | Annmarie Muetsch | 2,249 | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | B07 |
| May 2026 | Klaus Schmitzer | 2,237 | 5. Itzehoer Schach - Open | B12 |
| May 2025 | Elena Koepke | 2,231 | ch-GER Blitz w | C42 |
| Feb 2025 | Ruelle Canino | 2,179 | 41st World Junior Girls | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 35 | 20.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2025 | 28 | 15 | 2,032 |
| ch-GER U10 Girls | 2018 | 22 | 14 | 1,288 |
| ch-GER U14 Girls | 2022 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,658 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 1,889 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 1,878 |
| ch-GER U12 Girls | 2020 | 16 | 12 | 1,712 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Katerina Braeutigam's chess games?
449 games by Katerina Braeutigam, from Feb 2018 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Katerina Braeutigam has played.
What does Katerina Braeutigam play on the first move as White?
Across 219 games with White in our database, Katerina Braeutigam opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Katerina Braeutigam answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Katerina Braeutigam play as White?
As White, Katerina Braeutigam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (21 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 219 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Katerina Braeutigam play as Black?
As Black, Katerina Braeutigam most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (24 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Katerina Braeutigam's FIDE rating?
Katerina Braeutigam is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (May 2025).
How many games has Katerina Braeutigam played?
Our database contains 449 games by Katerina Braeutigam, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 48 draws, 185 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Katerina Braeutigam?
449 games by Katerina Braeutigam reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.